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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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Communication that is wireless in a SCADA system is common. Which of the communication methods below would be best defined as one that is low cost with high data throughputs, but must have security measures installed to protect the data?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be required to effectively alert operators to a communication system failure?
History management stores an enormous amount of process data. Which of the answers below represents the amount of different types of data stored?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "I"?
The biggest register that Modbus supports is 16-bit. Which of the terms below is used for the process to support 32-bit data?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as independent communication with the scanner module initiated by the properly configured field device?
Which of the lengths below relates best to a spur cable with 1 field device connected?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in the guardianship of the process control inputs?
In relation to IPv4, every classification has a finite amount of addresses. Which of the classifications below has the most subnet addresses?
In a motor control function block program, conditional block are used. Which of the answers below is best described as a condition that must be TRUE before a device can be activated?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a input registers would use?
There are many versions of Modbus, one of those is Modbus RTU. Which of the answers below correctly orders the components of the Modbus RTU frame?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the collection of alarms is assessed for its notification level?
Which of the answers below best represents the most common way to indicate the range of frequencies that can be used for a transmission system with little or no attenuation?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the ability to create, or delete any HMI application?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains the value of all the parameters and tags, as well as all the programming and the DCS configuration?
From the answers below, chooses the best answer that does not affect the transmission of a signal with metal wire or cable.
In IPv4, which of the protocols below has the additions of delivery acknowledgement and fragmentation/defragmentation?
Providing power to remote sites in a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the answers below would be best defined as one that is used for continuous power generation where there are no other options?
Ethernet has two common messaging types that are controller-to-controller defined in the application layer. Which of those messaging types can be described as only using peer-to-peer communication?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second smallest in area covered?
Which answer below best represents the number of spur cable connections in a standard H1 transmission system junction box with 6 connections available?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used for an analog value that has no need of significant accuracy?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below should comprise no more than 30% of the total configured alarms?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as the highest level alarm, demanding prompt operator action?